Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85° N Lon: 77.03° W Elev: 13 ft.

A Few Clouds

37°F

3°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 12 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:52 am EST
Detailed forecast for

Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria

Rest Of Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 16. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 16. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Lows 15 to 20.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the lower 20s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Cold with lows around 10 above.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs in the lower 20s. Wind chill values as low as zero.



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